Welcome 
In many ways, this home and surrounding property reflect the spirit and values of the people of New Hampshire.
The Bridges House was gifted to the State of New Hampshire in 1969 by former Governor and United States Senator, Styles Bridges. Over recent years, it has been renovated and restored to its former beauty.
Although this is not the actual residence of our Governor, The Bridges House does not stand empty. We believe this property is being managed in precisely the way Styles Bridges intended when he and his family donated the home to the state to serve as the executive residence.
Our History 
A historically and architecturally significant home built in 1835, The Bridges
House is located in East Concord, New Hampshire. The house is listed on
both the New Hampshire and the National Register of Historic Places.
Styles Bridges was a self-made man and legendary politician who lived in this home with his family. He was a well-known and respected political leader in New Hampshire, serving as New Hampshire Governor from 1935 to 1937 and US Senator from 1937 to 1961.
Recent Restorations
In 2004, former First Lady Susan Lynch launched an ambitious effort to restore, preserve, and update the landmark, in order to share this unique treasure. “Friends of Bridges House” was created and has raised private funds for repairs and renovations. The renovations of The Bridges House are mostly complete and the beauty of the residence has been restored to its potential. But we must continue to raise the necessary funds to provide furnishings and equipment to ensure the functionality of the facility.
The photos displayed here represent the way that we hope The Bridges House can look with the help of our donors. The furniture featured in the pictures is, unfortunately, not the property of The Bridges House and was used only for the staging of these photos.
Upcoming Events
Latest Past Events
BHYSC and PGS Pinning Ceremony – POSTPONED
New Hampshire’s First Lady Valerie Sununu in partnership with Project Green Schools and the University of New Hampshire welcomes you to participate in 2021-2022 Bridges House Youth Sustainability Council (BHYSC) Project Green School Pinning Ceremony! Bridges House Youth Sustainability Council & Project Green School Pinning Ceremony Date: Saturday, June 12, 2022 Time: TBD Location: The […]
UNH Community Changemaker Challenge Final Presentations & Celebration – POSTPONED
New Hampshire’s First Lady Valerie Sununu in partnership with Project Green Schools and the University of New Hampshire welcomes you to participate in UNH's Community Changemaker Challenge Final Presentation & Celebration! Community Changemaker Challenge Final Presentations & Celebration Save the Date: Friday, May 13, 2022 Time: TBD Location: UNH Durham Campus 105 Main Street
Bridges House Youth Sustainability Council (BHYSC) – Field Trip to UNH – POSTPONED
New Hampshire’s First Lady Valerie Sununu in partnership with Project Green Schools and the University of New Hampshire welcomes you to participate in 2021-2022 Bridges House Youth Sustainability Council (BHYSC) UNH's Field Trip. Learn more and tour UNH's top rated Sustainability Campus, join us for workshops sessions, lunch and more.... Field Trip - Tour UNH’s […]
Contact
Contact us with any questions around board memberships, hosting your own event, other event information or volunteer work! We are also graciously accepting donations of time-period furniture and historic artwork in order to get the interior of the home looking as elegant as these photographs suggest.